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We apply our effort to be mindful, to be aware in this very moment, right here and now, and we bring a very wholehearted effort to it. This brings concentration. It is this power of concentration that we use to cut through the world of surface appearances to get to a much deeper reality.
Sharon Salzberg

Meaning of "wholehearted" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WHOLEHEARTED

wholehearted  [ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WHOLEHEARTED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wholehearted is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES WHOLEHEARTED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm originally meant inspiration or possession by a divine afflatus or by the presence of a god. Johnson's Dictionary, the first comprehensive dictionary of the English language, defines enthusiasm as "a vain belief of private revelation; a vain confidence of divine favour or communication." In current English vernacular the word simply means intense enjoyment, interest, or approval. Originally, an enthusiast was a person possessed by a god. Applied by the Greeks to manifestations of divine possession, by Apollo, or by Dionysus, the term enthusiasm was also used in a transferred or figurative sense. Socrates taught that the inspiration of poets is a form of enthusiasm. Its uses were confined to a belief in religious inspiration, or to intense religious fervour or emotion. Thus, a Syrian sect of the 4th century was known as the Enthusiasts. They believed that "by perpetual prayer, ascetic practices and contemplation, man could become inspired by the Holy Spirit, in spite of the ruling evil spirit, which the fall had given to him". From their belief in the efficacy of prayer, they were also known as Euchites.

Definition of wholehearted in the English dictionary

The definition of wholehearted in the dictionary is done, acted, given, etc, with total sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WHOLEHEARTED


black-hearted
ˈblækˌhɑːtɪd
brokenhearted
ˌbrəʊkənˈhɑːtɪd
departed
dɪˈpɑːtɪd
downhearted
ˌdaʊnˈhɑːtɪd
faint-hearted
ˌfeɪntˈhɑːtɪd
false-hearted
ˌfɔːlsˈhɑːtɪd
good-hearted
ˌɡʊdˈhɑːtɪd
hardhearted
ˌhɑːdˈhɑːtɪd
ironhearted
ˌaɪənˈhɑːtɪd
parted
ˈpɑːtɪd
proudhearted
ˌpraʊdˈhɑːtɪd
pure-hearted
ˌpjʊəˈhɑːtɪd
softhearted
ˌsɒftˈhɑːtɪd
steely-hearted
ˈstiːlɪˌhɑːtɪd
stouthearted
ˌstaʊtˈhɑːtɪd
tenderhearted
ˌtɛndəˈhɑːtɪd
true-hearted
ˌtruːˈhɑːtɪd
uncharted
ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd
unimparted
ˌʌnɪmˈpɑːtɪd
weakhearted
ˌwiːkˈhɑːtɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WHOLEHEARTED

whole tone
whole-hog
whole-hogger
whole-life insurance
whole-tone scale
whole-wheat
wholefood
wholefoods
wholegrain
wholegrains
wholeheartedly
wholeheartedness
wholemeal
wholeness
wholesale
wholesale price index
wholesaler
wholesaling
wholesome
wholesomely

WORDS THAT END LIKE WHOLEHEARTED

big-hearted
chicken-hearted
cold-hearted
converted
free-hearted
great-hearted
half-hearted
heavy-hearted
kind-hearted
large-hearted
light-hearted
lion-hearted
not for the faint-hearted
open-hearted
overparted
pigeon-hearted
simple-hearted
stony-hearted
unparted
warm-hearted
warted

Synonyms and antonyms of wholehearted in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WHOLEHEARTED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «wholehearted» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of wholehearted

Translation of «wholehearted» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WHOLEHEARTED

Find out the translation of wholehearted to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wholehearted from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wholehearted» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

全心全意的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

total
570 millions of speakers

English

wholehearted
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दिल से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المخلص
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

искренней
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

total
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সর্বান্তঃকরণের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sans réserve
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sepenuh hati
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

rückhaltlos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

心からの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

전폭적으로
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tulus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tận tâm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முழு மனதோடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मनापासून
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

içten
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

completo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

połowiczna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

щирою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

din toată inima
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ολόψυχη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

heelhartige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

helhjärtade
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

helhjertede
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wholehearted

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WHOLEHEARTED»

The term «wholehearted» is regularly used and occupies the 94.609 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WHOLEHEARTED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wholehearted

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3 QUOTES WITH «WHOLEHEARTED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word wholehearted.
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Melinda Gates
I'm wholehearted about whatever I do.
2
Robin Marantz Henig
For humans and animals alike, truly vigorous, wholehearted, spontaneous play is something of a biological frill.
3
Sharon Salzberg
We apply our effort to be mindful, to be aware in this very moment, right here and now, and we bring a very wholehearted effort to it. This brings concentration. It is this power of concentration that we use to cut through the world of surface appearances to get to a much deeper reality.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WHOLEHEARTED»

Discover the use of wholehearted in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wholehearted and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Wholehearted Way: A Translation of Eihei Dagen's ...
This edition also contains commentary on Bendowa by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi, a foreword by Taigen Daniel Leighton, and an Introduction by Shohaku Okumura, both of whom prepared this English translation.
‎2011
2
Read for the Heart: Whole Books for WholeHearted Families
From timeless classics to modern favorites, this is your guide to the best in children's literature for the Christian family.
Sally Clarkson, 2009
3
Parenting the Wholehearted Child: Captivating Your Child's ...
"Rarely do I ever find myself agreeing with everything I read in a book. But Parenting the Wholehearted Child is the book I wish I'd written.
Jeannie Cunnion, 2014
4
The Wholehearted Marriage: Fully Engaging Your Most ...
The Wholehearted Marriage offers practical tools for helping couples keep a passionate connection with one another and understand the role their hearts play in their lives.
Greg Smalley, Shawn Stoever, 2009
5
Educating the Wholehearted Child: A Handbook for Christian ...
"Whether you are a first-time homeschooler or a long-term veteran, this comprehensive guide will equip and empower you for your journey of faith as a family.
Clay Clarkson, Sally Clarkson, 2011
6
The Wholehearted Church Planter: Leadership from the Inside Out
This book does not disregard the importance of training or the role of the professional, but it calls for a broader, but deeper discernment of whom is being called by God to start new congregations.
Allan Karr, Linda Bergquist, 2013
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Wholehearted: Three Life-Changing Commands of Jesus
Whatever your age and stage in the Christian faith, you will be glad you read Wholehearted. With discussion questions for each chapter, the book is great for groups as well as for individuals.
Roger Wernette, 2010
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Wholehearted
Madison Clark hasn't had much trouble in allowing teens to help care for her recovering horses.
Ronica Black, 2012
9
Wholehearted Cooking: Simply Delicious Low-Fat Recipes
Tells how to reduce the amount of fat in one's diet and includes recipes for soups, salads, main dishes, sauces, pasta, vegetables, sandwiches, breads, and desserts
Terry Blonder Golson, Terry Joyce Blonder, 1993
10
100 Character Traits of the Wholehearted Missionary
Use. the. president. in. your. resolve. to. do. good. When you are interviewed by your president, tell him of your problems. If you are not getting up on time, tell him . If you have problems with negative or impure thoughts, tell him. If you are ...
George D. Durrant, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WHOLEHEARTED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wholehearted is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wholehearted Marriage Conversations
Reader: What are the most important things to do to have a good marriage? I hear about date nights and courting your wife and the little surprises like flowers. «Morning Star, Jul 15»
2
St. Louis: Wholehearted Coffee Service At Half & Half
Finding a place to sit at Half & Half on weekend mornings requires patience. On a recent Saturday visit, guests were respectfully deferred a minimum of 30 ... «Sprudge, Jul 15»
3
Haunting and wholehearted
TheatreWorks nurtures developing plays and musicals in its New Works Festival each year, then enjoys mounting full productions of the finished products. «Mountain View Voice, Jul 15»
4
What Ireland's Wholehearted Embrace of Marriage Equality Means …
A month before the Irish people gave their wholehearted support to marriage equality, the Northern Ireland Assembly voted down same-sex marriage for the ... «Slate Magazine, May 15»
5
How to Let Go of Comparison and Practice Wholehearted Gratitude
A year ago ago I had to go back to work as the authentic therapist I am after being out from a family member's life-threatening, and ultimately life-changing, ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
6
GREG LAURIE: Wholehearted Devotion
... His truths to them. "Wholehearted Devotion"was Greg Laurie's daily devotional for April 2. Visit this link to read his most recent and archived daily messages. «Christian Examiner, Apr 15»
7
The Wholehearted, at Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
The Wholehearted opens with Suli Holum doing exactly this, so we started off on the wrong foot. This is not Holum's fault. Her turn as Dee Crosby, champion ... «PGH City Paper, Mar 15»
8
Great Leadership Starts With Wholehearted People Observations …
My two and half old younger daughter came running to me, climbed up the bed and hugged me tight, her face hidden in the pillows and she rested next to me, ... «Huffington Post, Mar 15»
9
Homeless Veterans appeal: Archbishop of Canterbury gives his …
The Archbishop of Canterbury has given his “wholehearted” support to The Independent's Homeless Veterans appeal, saying that the British public owes an ... «The Independent, Jan 15»
10
Ched Evans issues 'wholehearted apology for the effects of that …
Ched Evans has issued a 'wholehearted apology' for the effects of his actions in 2011 but continues to maintain his innocence over his rape conviction. «Daily Mail, Jan 15»

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